ISLA IPGT 3133

English Language II

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This curricular unit aims to foster the development of oral and written comprehension and production skills, as well as interaction, mediation and research skills, in English, through the progressive acquisition and application of grammatical, lexical, semantic and pragmatic contents, so that the students can reach level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• ProgramaProgramme

  Themes: 1. Tourist destinations 1.1 Tour operators and travel agencies 1.2 Marketing and promotion 1.3 Buying and selling trips online    2. Tourist attractions and events 2.1 Types of tourist attractions and events 2.2 Describing landscapes and architectural features 2.3 Describing the weather   3. Food and beverage 3.1 Regional food and food festivals 3.2 Describing dishes 3.3 Taking orders   4. Hotel entertainment 4.1 Activities for different audiences 4.2 Activities for all ages 4.3 A daily programme   5. Checking out 5.1 The front office 5.2 Receptionist duties 5.3 Solving problems   Grammar: - Relative clauses - Possessive case - Order of adjectives - Quantifiers and partitives - Other
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Identify important issues in the lives of Americans now and in the future - recognize and avoid generalizations and cultural stereotypes; - observe and analyze events and practices, taking into account the socio-cultural context; - relate events and experiences of Anglophone culture with those of other cultures; - prepare and teach a presentation on a specific aspect of English-speaking culture, using the sources correctly.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Leech, G., & Svartvik, J. (2013). A communicative grammar of English (3rd ed.). London: Longman. Murphy, R. (2019). English Grammar in Use Book with Answers and Interactive Ebook: Self-study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Learners of English. (5th ed) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Walker, R., & Harding, K. (2009). Oxford English for Careers: tourism 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Walker, R., Harding, K. (2009). Oxford English for Careers: Tourism 2. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  - LImplementing project-based learning where students can apply English in practical real-world scenarios, both in class and in the field. - Multi-modal approach: Integrating various teaching resources and methods, such as videos, audio recordings, interactive worksheets, and online platforms, to cater to different learning styles and enhance the learning experience for B1/B2 level students.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  5
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  AVALIAÇÃO CONTÍNUA:

  Descrição	Ponderação
  Teste individual único	60%
  Trabalho em grupo	Apresentação (40%)

  NB: Nota mínima de 8 valores obrigatória em cada uma das componentes da avaliação.

   

   

   

  AVALIAÇÃO FINAL (1ª E 2º ÉPOCAS)

  Descrição	Ponderação
  Exame escrito individual	60%
  Trabalho Semestral (Obrigatório)	40%

  NB: Nota mínima de 8 valores obrigatória em cada uma das componentes da avaliação.